Main photo: Courtesy of Molly Sohr. Photographed by Kristin Sweeting. In the spring of 2020, Molly Sohr and her husband Andrew had been trying for a baby for four years….
A growing number of new parents are turning to midwives and doulas to handle their delivery needs. This old-fashioned type of care has the appeal of being more natural and could allow a woman to have her child at home.
From birth, but those are not voluntary. Their social smiles start at 2 months or so. Some babies who are not even six weeks yet are already smiling at their…
Are you wondering if you are pregnant? Missing your period doesn’t always mean you are. There are more serious and obvious signs you should watch out for if you want…
Teeth start growing out at about 5–8 months of age, sometimes earlier, sometimes later, varies with each child. The two upper or lower front teeth tend to come out first,…
Though it is uncommon, some women ovulate upon sexual arousal. Whether one is menstruating at the point may be pointless. The discharge of an egg means it’s likely for that…
When you imagine giving birth, you may feel a combination of emotions. Add to that all of the little logistical details and, yes, it’s completely understandable to feel a bit…
If you’ve been counting the days until your second trimester begins, you aren’t the first. For many mamas, this is a glorious stage of pregnancy when less-than-pleasant symptoms from the…
If you’re reading this, we have a feeling congratulations are in order! The first trimester of pregnancy is often awash with many emotions—thanks in large part to the hormones flooding…
Most likely at some point during your pregnancy, you’ve been encouraged to keep your pregnancy weight gain at a minimum to avoid developing diabetes. According to the International Diabetes Foundation,…
Raise your hand if back in high school you got the impression that making babies was as easy as 1, 2, 3, sex? [Slowly raises hand]. For so many women,…
Your goal is to coax the baby to the breast. Do not attempt to force your baby to breastfeed, there are other methods of coaxing baby that would be discussed here. Forcing the baby…
Even if you have a baby who adamantly rejects nursing, getting your unsatisfied baby to breast is very possible but it will probably require time, patience, and kangaroo-style frequency. Expect…
Home Remedy Suitable for Babies of Ages 1 and Above READ part 1 7. Honey Combinations An important note – avoid honey for babies younger than a year. Honey cannot be given…
Everyone talks about pregnancy and new babies and birth, but so little time is spent talking about or preparing for postpartum — when the real work begins. Psychologist, educator, and…
Common cold and cough are the most common reasons for kids missing classes at school. The good news is that with some home remedy, you could control and even cure…
When you’re trying to conceive, every little twinge or sensation in your body has you wondering…is this it? A little queasy after lunch? Pregnant. Moody and short with your partner?…
You know that babysitting is a great way to earn money. What you might not be sure about is how much to charge. If you’re uncomfortable discussing money, don’t be….
Before you take on your first solo job, help another babysitter. Being a beginning babysitter is easier if you can tag along on your first couple jobs with someone who is…
If you’re an experienced babysitter, then you probably instinctively know how to connect with kids. But if you’re new to babysitting, don’t panic. Here are a few tips that will…